Junior Mechanical Engineer — Medical Diagnostics

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DxD Hub, Singapore’s national diagnostics platform, seeks a junior mechanical engineer to design, prototype, and validate mechanical subsystems and enclosures for new diagnostic devices. You will own hands-on prototyping, coordinate fabrication, and run tests to translate concepts into market-ready hardware.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of hands-on experience or Diploma qualifications, with strong CAD skills and an interest in design-for-manufacture within an ISO 13485 environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years hands-on experience in mechanical design or internship/research lab work.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks/Solid Edge/Fusion 360).
• Familiarity with 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding considerations.
• Basic understanding of mechanical testing, materials, and lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate mechanical components, enclosures, jigs, and fixtures for device prototypes.
• Coordinate with fabrication vendors and workshops for 3D printing, machining, and moulding.
• Develop mechanical test protocols and document results for design history file.
• Assist in tolerance analysis, assembly studies, and DFA during prototype integration.
• Create mechanical drawings, BOMs, and assembly docs with design teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide experimental observations.
• Supervise interns on mechanical tasks and ensure quality outputs.
• Maintain lab documentation and conform to ISO 13485 practices.
• Prepare prototype performance summaries and test data analyses for the team.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Technical documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Prototype testing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Fusion 360

3D Printing

CNC Machining

Job description

DxD Hub, Singapore’s national diagnostics platform, seeks a junior mechanical engineer to design, prototype, and validate mechanical subsystems and enclosures for new diagnostic devices. You will own hands-on prototyping, coordinate fabrication, and run tests to translate concepts into market-ready hardware.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of hands-on experience or Diploma qualifications, with strong CAD skills and an interest in design-for-manufacture within an ISO 13485 environment.